Walk stats
- Distance3.7 km · 2.3 mi
- Elevation+93 m
- Duration60 min
- DifficultyEasy
- Route typeCircular
- TerrainWoodland tracks and forest paths, gently undulating
- Best seasonSpring for bluebells and fresh leaf; autumn for beech colour
- DogsDog-friendly on leads, especially near sculptures and wildlife areas
About this walk
This gentle circular route through King's Wood in Kent combines a peaceful woodland walk with a scattering of contemporary outdoor sculptures. Starting from the car park, you follow well-trodden forest tracks beneath tall beech trees, passing waymarked artworks including Ring, Walkway and B52 as the path winds deeper into the wood.
The trail continues past the striking Play Sculpture and Picnic Furniture, a good spot to pause, before leading on to The Last Eleven Years and an Untitled Artwork tucked among the trees. The sculptures are set at natural intervals, giving each one space to be discovered as you walk. Gentle undulations and a total ascent of under 100 metres make this a relaxed outing suitable for most walkers.
The 3.7 km loop takes around an hour at a steady pace. If you have time, nearby installations such as Via Lucem Continues and Super Kingdom are worth seeking out to extend the visit into a full afternoon among the beeches and the art.
Route map
Route line drawn from OpenStreetMap footpath data. Numbered markers are waypoints on the route; amber star markers are points of interest a short detour away.
Waypoints along the route
7 waypoints along the way
- 1
Ring
- 2
King's Wood
- 3
Walkway
- 4
B52
- 5
Play Sculpture and Picnic Furniture
- 6
The Last Eleven Years
- 7
Untitled Artwork
Worth a short detour
Points of interest just off the route, look for the amber markers on the map.
Via Lucem Continues
~324 m off the route
Super Kingdom
~373 m off the route
Route & waypoint data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).